Other Fuel System Tank Mounting Problems of Ford E-350

On 6/23/15 one of our vans had the rear strap holding the fuel tank break and drop the rear of the tank to the road. The van is converted to 4x4 by quadvan in portland but no modification is made to the fuel system and it was sold by a Ford dealer brand new. Our local Ford dealer here fixed the strap but probably with the same part. Yesterday 7/27/15 our second of two vans we bought at the same time had the same thing happen. The first time was on a washboard section of mauna kea mountain where we run tours at approx 15mph, the second incident was on highway at approx 35 mph on the way to mauna kea mountain. We are very experienced mechanically and note that uniquely Ford is using an alloy final attachment to the frame whereas our previos dozens of Ford vans have all used a steel final attachment. In 25 years we have had no such problem with our many many Ford vans. As any latest model Ford van in the now discontinued e350 series could have this problem if driven on rough roads we feel it is an inherent fault and should be subject of a recall. A worst case scenario is that the front of the tank drops and contacts the road causing a fireball and immolation of all onboard. . !! we have contacted newberg Ford in portland oregon and are in correspondence with them to let Ford know.

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The vehicle stalls on numerous occasions due to lack of fuel. Investigation proved that the interior paint of the gas tank peals blocking the fuel pump. Research shows that delamination of the gas tank is frequent in this model causing a very unsafe condition as the van can stop at anytime as it looses power and propulsion due to the paint flakes blocking the fuel.

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The Ford E-350 van began to loose power then stalled on MD route 43. There was no possibility to pull of the road way. The vehicle started after waiting 15 minutes then drove another 2 miles until it stalled again. Aaa towed the vehicle and the fuel tank was removed. The fuel tank was found to be delaminating and clogging the fuel lines with silver strands of coating from inside the tank. A new tank is being ordered and installed along with cleaning the fuel system. Very dangerous as there is no warning. This 15 passenger vehicle is used to transport children. Ford should be required to recall this problem to prevent a disaster. Many of these vehicles are used as school transportation which would multiply the tragedy in the event of an accident.

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